Noelle Davies' homeware store focuses on pieces from the Continent. Here she lets Viva in on her loves.

In this week's round-up we get ready for Christmas by looking at gift items that also serve as smashing decorations.

As 2011 draws to a close, Viva looks back at another year of fashion scandals and triumphs on and off the catwalk.

If there's a wine lover on your Christmas list and you're stuck for ideas, don't panic - there are plenty of options.

Foodies need go no further for tidbits on the latest offerings in the culinary world.

Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.

Meet Greig Buckley, the providore behind the new online artisan food website kai.co.nz.

Chefs smooth the way for you to appear the perfect Christmas host.

A new international makeup artist makes a Kiwi connection.

Meadowlark's Claire Hammon usually focuses on jewellery, but now she's branching out into very cool babywear.

It's hard to believe, but bonkers Ab Fab character Eddy is based on a real person, former PR guru Lynne Franks.

Top bottles to take you through the festive season.

Jacquie Hudson was so taken by a label she discovered in Athens, she was compelled to bring it to New Zealand.

Replicate your favourite tastes from Europe with these new cookbooks.

Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.

They may sound good enough to eat, but these goodies are strictly nil by mouth.

There's a European influence in architect Greg Noble's list of favourite things.

Support independent creatives by Christmas gift shopping at local craft fairs and pop-up stores.

A campaign to convince Kiwis that riesling rules will reach our shores early next year.

The Herald's music journalists turn their critical noses to the latest celebrity scents.

Impress Christmas Day guests with this menu of decadent dishes.

Avoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.